WATERLOO, Ontario, May 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Virgin Atlantic Cargo, a leading global air carrier, is successfully using Descartes' cloud-based Global Air Messaging Gateway solutions to help standardize and automate its air cargo processes supporting higher levels of customer satisfaction.

Descartes' Global Air Messaging Gateway is based upon Descartes' cloud-based Global Logistics Network (GLN). The GLN provides its members with a wide array of value-added services that span the entire shipment management process, from contract management, to freight bookings, shipment tracking, security and trade compliance filings, and more.

"We're pleased that our broad offering of air cargo solutions helps the world's leading air carriers to connect to their trading partners and regulatory organizations to improve performance and drive higher levels of customer satisfaction," said Jan Markill, EMEA Sales Director at Descartes. "Virgin Atlantic Cargo is a valued customer, and we're excited to support them in enhancing performance and driving high levels of customer satisfaction."

About Virgin Atlantic Cargo

At Virgin Atlantic Cargo, our customers are at the heart of everything we do and inspire our passion for offering a reliable and award-winning service. We don't want to be the biggest; we are passionate about being the best.

Our network is complemented by our award-winning customer service that has enabled us to win 11 international 'Cargo Airline of the Year' awards since 2002. Learn more at www.virginatlanticcargo.com.

About Descartes

Descartes (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over 147,000 parties using its cloud based services. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multi-modal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.